Hammond Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, January 11, 1947
Reflections for Patrolman John J. Gerka, Jr.
Patrolman Gerka,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe fighting the Germans during World War II as a member of the 45th “Thunderbird” Infantry Division. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 11, 2022
Rest in peace Patrolman Gerka.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
June 2, 2021
NEVER FORGOTTEN!
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Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors
January 11, 2019
Terrible tragedy Patrolman Gerka. Always a Hoosier police hero of honor. Rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 12, 2018
Rest in Peace, Patrolman Gerka. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 17, 2013
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 65th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. You will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 11, 2012
Patrolman Gerka,
On today, the 61st anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifiice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
January 11, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 3, 2008
Rest in peace brother. May God bless you and your family.
Patrolman
January 22, 2006
rest easy, sir! You are not forgotten
dhs
December 14, 2005
May you forever rest in peace.
Greater Manchester Police, UK
September 13, 2005
John, we have different departments...but share the same beat. God bless....from a fellow Hoosier.
Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
February 26, 2004
Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN
January 11, 2004
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